Tree blocking one lane on Ridge Road, Placer County CA
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Road ClosureAs discussed during the dispatch call, a large tree branch about 8–10 inches thick fell across one lane of Ridge Road near Ranch Road in California, blocking traffic. County road crews were requested to remove the obstruction while officers placed tape to alert drivers.
Audio|Heard on: Placer County Law Enforcement and CAL Fire
Listen to dispatch call
03:37
Transcript:
00:00
44-140, go ahead.
00:02
140,
00:04
County Roads is inquiring how big the tree is.
00:13
544-140, approximately 10 inches across.
00:21
140, I put up tape to alert drivers and I'll be answering that gate.
00:32
140, I copy. Approximately 10 inches in diameter.
00:35
You put tape to alert drivers, can I be?
00:44
All right, 45-31, if we can get a county road out here.
00:49
I'm near Ranch Road for the tree.
00:59
Grass Valley Water Tanker 74, headquarters, Jack 5.
01:14
X-ray one, just confirm near Ridge Road.
01:35
Placer County Roads is inquiring when CHP arrives at the scene.
02:00
45-265, you can disregard the ET or PG&E there yourself.
02:21
One, just a large branch, probably 8 inches though.
02:35
Large branch, possibly 8 inches in diameter.
02:37
Near Kenner Road.
02:41
This is (name withheld), 45-97.
02:43
You can start county roads.
02:44
It's blocking the road.
02:46
It's blocked in one of the lanes.
02:53
I'll advise county roads blocking one lane.
03:03
It's a pretty large oak branch dropped over.
03:14
It's a large branch dropped over.
03:36
All right, I'll be there soon.
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Location mentioned:
Ridge Rd, California 95658
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